DOWNEY - Beatriz Eldridge died at her home in Downey on Oct. 5. She was 79.Along with her husband, Charles, she lived in Downey for 59 years. She worked in the Bellflower Unified School District from 1980-1992 when she retired.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Eldridge; daughter, Aileen; son, David; grandchildren, Brian and Melissa Escobar; son-in-law, Pedro; and daughter-in-law, Ricci.
A memorial service was held in her honor at Nueva Vida en Cristo church in Bellflower. Burial took place Oct. 9 at Rose Hills Memorial Park.